One of the most talented and famous INUIT artists / sculptors in Canada -- Floyd Kuptana

One of the most talented and famous INUIT artists / sculptors in Canada -- Floyd Kuptana. 

Floyd Kuptana  is an Inuit sculptor born 1964 in the former settlement at Cape Parry and moved to nearby Paulatuk, Northwest Territories, Canada.
He began his career as an apprentice to fellow his cousin , famous sculptor David Ruben Piqtoukun.
Floyd  has craved his own works since leaving the apprenticeship in 1992.
His sculptures of soapstone, serpentine, alabaster and other stone are noted for their imagery of transformation between animal and human -- Shaman.
The artist's work relates both to the shamanic beliefs of the Inuit, and his own experiences.
His works are collected all over the world by private and corporate collectors.

If you are interested to purchase his soapstone carvings, please email to : thisisdaniellovesarts@gmail.com